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CFA’s commitment to community
As the fire season intensifies across Victoria, volunteers at Eynesbury CFA are once again stepping up, dedicating countless hours to training, response and community protection…
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West is best this Midsumma
Midsumma Westside is back again, with plenty of events happening across Melbourne’s western suburbs between 18 January until 8 February. Georgia Tacey dives into all…
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My Place
Meet Melton local Faryal Rizwan, who will soon embark on an educational trip to Malaysia as she explores the way Islamic values shape education and…
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New year, new baby
The start of the new year wasn’t the only thing being celebrated by Rockbank locals Nathalie and Chris Torress as they welcomed a new addition…
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Road works in Melton
Motorists are being advised to plan ahead with current night-time roadworks set to impact Ferris Road in Melton this week. As part of Victoria’s Big…
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EmergencyRedi workshop comes to Melton
It’s officially fire season across Australia and with the extreme weather conditions affecting people across the country, it’s time to get prepared and educated with…
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Community commits to clean-ups
A group of Caroline Springs residents are taking action to clean up rubbish left around Caroline Springs Lake. Local Nimita Alphonse, who has lived in…
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Fire ready
You may see Rockbank’s dedicated CFA Firefighters coming to your door in the coming weeks. The hard-working locals are targeting high-risk areas around the community,…
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Dumping crackdown
Efforts to curb illegal dumping in Melton are set to intensify, with new support available to help clean up parks, reserves and other public land…
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Moorabool hosts Australia Day awards
Residents are being invited to take part in Moorabool’s official Australia Day celebrations, with the council set to host a community event recognising local achievements…
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Units a key entry to property market
The Melton and Moorabool housing market showed mixed results with unit apartment living is continuing to gain traction in the Melton municipality according to latest…
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From the archives
30 years ago 17 January, 1996 Melton council faces an aged care crisis over the next 15 years because of a combination of government funding…
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Start your engines, Bacchus Marsh
Get set for engines to roar and propellers to spin as Bacchus Marsh Wings, Wheels, and Coffee returns for 2026, promising a high-octane day where…
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Two charged following SOG arrests
Police have charged two men following their arrests by the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Melton West on Tuesday 13 January. The arrests in High…
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Tumbleweed takeover
Residents across Melbourne’s west are being warned to prepare for possible tumbleweed impacts over summer, following higher-than-average rainfall in spring and early summer. The City…
















